We still have a ways to go in terms of boosting diversity on and off the runway, but in anticipation of New York Fashion Week (NYFW) on Feb. 9, we'd like to call attention to a range of designers from all different backgrounds helping the fashion world veer away from the #OscarsSoWhite issue. Some of these designers have long roots in America, others are first generation, some are immigrants, while others have ties to countries throughout the world.

It is designers' different backgrounds and unique histories that they often draw inspiration from, and the reason why we get so many unique collections at NYFW.

Check out just a few of these designers we are excited to see this coming fashion week.